Finding aid for the Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg 6136
Diana Nightingale and Bo Doub
USC Libraries Special Collections
2022 June
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg
Creator:
Beck, Nicholas, 1932-
Identifier/Call Number: 6136
Physical Description:
16.3 Linear Feet
23 boxes and 1 oversize folder
Date (inclusive): 1913-2017
Abstract: The Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg consists of material relating to Budd Schulberg (1914-2009)--the American screenwriter,
television producer, and novelist--collected by Nicholas Beck (1932-2017). The collection includes material on Budd Schulberg's
life, family, and works; the Watts Writers Workshop -- a creative writing group initiated by Budd Schulberg following the
1965 Watts Riots; correspondence between Beck and Schulberg's extended family; archival documents by and about Budd's father,
studio executive B. P. Schulberg; and material on Hollywood history and Schulberg's contacts in and outside of the film industry,
including F. Scott Fitzgerald. The collection also holds material relating to Nicholas Beck's life and works, including notes
and drafts of Beck's book
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography, published in 2001. Nicholas (Nick) Beck was a graduate of Los Angeles City College and UCLA; professor at California State
University, Los Angeles; sports writer; book and Hollywood memorabilia collector; and Budd Schulberg's biographer and bibliographer.
Types of documents found in the collection include correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, notes and research, published
material, film posters, moving images, audio recordings, and memorabilia.
Language of Material:
English
.
Scope and Contents
The Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg consists of material relating to Budd Schulberg (1914-2009)--the American screenwriter,
television producer, and novelist--collected by Nicholas Beck (1932-2017). The collection includes material on Budd Schulberg's
life, family, and works; the Watts Writers Workshop -- a creative writing group initiated by Budd Schulberg following the
1965 Watts Riots; correspondence between Beck and Schulberg's extended family; archival documents by and about Budd's father,
studio executive B. P. Schulberg; and material on Hollywood history and Schulberg's contacts in and outside of the film industry,
including F. Scott Fitzgerald. The collection also holds material relating to Nicholas Beck's life and works, including notes
and drafts of Beck's book
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography, published in 2001. Nicholas (Nick) Beck was a graduate of Los Angeles City College and UCLA; professor at California State
University, Los Angeles; sports writer; book and Hollywood memorabilia collector; and Budd Schulberg's biographer and bibliographer.
Types of documents found in the collection include correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, notes and research, published
material, film posters, moving images, audio recordings, and memorabilia.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
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Preferred Citation
[Box/folder no. or item name], Nicholas Beck collection on Budd Schulberg, Collection no. 6136, Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Nicholas Patrick Beck estate, May 4, 2017.
Processing Information
Beck previously stored the bulk of the collection in binders, which he had labeled. During processing, the original binders
were removed with their labels transcribed to acid-free folders.
Separated Materials
Most of the published works included in the 2017 gift of the Beck estate were separated from the archival collection and cataloged
individually. The cataloged books are available via the main USC Libraries catalog search.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Authors, American -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Biographers -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- History -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Archival resources
Motion picture authorship -- California -- Los Angeles -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Motion picture industry -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Novelists, American -- California -- Los Angeles -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Screenwriters -- California -- Los Angeles -- Archival resources
Audiotapes
Books
Correspondence
Diaries
Ephemera
Photographs
Posters
Realia
Reports
Beck, Nicholas, 1932- -- Archives
Schulberg, B. P., 1892-1957 -- Archives
Schulberg, Budd (1914-03-27-2009-08-05) -- Archives
Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940 -- Archives
Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics
1914-2016
Scope and Contents
This series describes material that Nicholas Beck had organized into binders. Topics covered in this series overlap with the
topics covered in this finding aid's other series.
Arrangement
The records in this series are arranged alphabetically.
Processing Information
Beck previously stored the bulk of the collection in binders, which he had labeled. During processing, the original binders
were removed with their labels transcribed to acid-free folders. Each of the archival object records in this series describes
one of Beck's binders -- with a few exceptions.
Box 2, Folder 1-2
Benjamin Percival (B. P.) Schulberg - Rapf Family
1914-2004
General
Title on Binder: "B. P. Schulberg Biog/Shipping Col/Obit; 1914 Screen Play: The Spitfire; Rapf Family Obits; MGM Letter 1932;
Photoplay Scenario Mag 1914"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes: Photocopies of B. P. Schulberg's correspondence, a copy of The Photoplay Scenario, volume 1, no. 1 (April
1914), biographical articles about B. P. Schulberg, a copy of his screenplay "The Spitfire" (1914), descriptions of the silent
films
Dancing Mothers (1926) and
Kid Boots (1926) that B. P. Schulberg was associate producer for, advertisements he placed in the monthly magazine The Photoplay Scenario,
a printed list of films he worked on in production and filmography, a 1932 newspaper clipping copy announcing his rise to
the position of managing director of production at Paramount Pictures, additonal articles about B. P. Schulberg, film reviews,
post cards of Elia Kazan's films, an interview with Sam Jaffe, lists of films Harry Rapf worked on in production and filmography,
a letter to Harry Rapf from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (of which he was co-founder) informing him of the necessity to decrease
his salary due to poor conditions, obituary for screenwriter and film professor Maurice Rapf, reviews of Maurice Rapf's autobiography
Back Lot: Growing Up With the Movies (1999), correspondence between Nicholas Beck and Maurice Rapf, an article about Maurice
Rapf, correspondence between Nicholas Beck and Budd Schulberg, additional articles about producer Matthew Rapf and his wife
Carol Rapf, a successful Malibu real estate agent, scanned copies of the Motion Picture Review Digest, a clipping of a review
of Budd Schulberg's
The Harder They Fall (1947), and printouts of Nicholas Beck's
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-Bibliography (2001).
Box 2, Folder 6-8
Benjamin Percival (B. P.) Schulberg's Productions and Adeline "Ad" Schulberg
1930-2008
General
Title on Binder: "B. P. Schulberg AD"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes a list compiled by Nicholas Beck of all of Budd Schulberg's first magazine appearances attached to a
copy of a draft biography of Budd Schulberg including footnotes. In addition, there is an incomplete list drawn up by Beck
of his personal collections relating to Budd Wilson Schulberg (Budd Schulberg). In addition, there are many original legal
documents, letters, telegrams, scripts and screenplays, and loan statements relating to Benjamin Percival Schulberg's activity
in Paramount Pictures, B. P. Schulberg Productions Ltd., copyright concerns with screenplays, and in relation to his separation
from his first wife (Budd Schulberg's mother) Adeline "Ad" Schulberg. There are also numerous photographs and copies of photographs
of B. P. Schulberg, Adeline "Ad" Schulberg, and B. P. Schulberg's colleagues. There are copies of clippings of newspaper articles
relating to B. P. Schulberg and the Jewish families involved in early Hollywood. There are printed copies of webpages showing
many of these original documents for sale. There are also letters and telegrams discussing Budd Schulberg's relationship with
his father.
Box 8, Folder 4-6
Bibliography - The Dartmouth - 90th Birthday Party - Early Hollywood
1920-2005
General
Binder title: "Schulberg: Biographies (2 Best), love of boxing, Dartmouth, 90th Birthday Party - Cancel!, Bibliography - handiest;
NB's intro for BWS @ HH 2002"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes Nicholas Beck's edited bibliography of Budd Schulberg's works. There are also articles and interviews
about Budd Schulberg's experiences at Dartmouth College and working on The Dartmouth, the college's newspaper. There are also
copies of the Budd Schulberg Papers finding aid from Princeton University's Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
There is a copy of search results in the Dartmouth Library's catalog for author Budd Schulberg. In addition, there is correspondence
about Budd Schulberg's 90th birthday party. There are numerous biographical articles about Budd Schulberg, particularly of
his experiences growing up in Hollywood. There are also biographies and obituaries for other prominent screenwriters and actors/actresses.
Box 6, Folder 2
Boxing
1974-1988
General
Binder title: "By Budd Schulberg II Ny Post, Boxing Mags, Photocopies for Two Boxing BOOKS"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes a collection of many of Budd Schulberg's speeches and articles about boxing.
Box 2, Folder 3-5
Budd Schulberg Award Ceremonies, Memorial, Short Stories, and Correspondence
1941-2009
General
Title on Binder: "Schulberg Misc."
Scope and Contents
This binder includes photographs of Budd Schulberg amid a group of unidentified people, as well as numerous pamphlets and
information for award ceremonies, talks, and book signings recognizing Budd Schulberg. There is also the notice for Budd Schulberg's
Memorial Service. There is a copy of Written By magazine that includes a piece by Budd Schulberg. There is a microcassette
and letter of Budd Schulberg's speech in Paris. There are numerous webpage printouts of Budd Schulberg's books for sale, and
numerous short stories written by Budd Schulberg. There are various articles about boxing and interviews with Budd Schulberg.
There are some webpage printouts about Nicholas Beck's book
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-Bibliography (2001). In addition, there is a great deal of correspondence between Budd Schulberg, Nicholas Beck, and others.
Box 7, Folder 6
Budd Schulberg Correspondence - Memorabilia - Centennial Celebration
1914-2014
General
Binder title: "Budd Schulberg's 100th Birthday Exhibit"
Scope and Contents
The binder contains various articles, letters, and memorabilia written by, about, or in memory of Budd Schulberg. Some of
these items also refer to the 2014 Centennial celebration remembering Budd Schulberg.
Box 6, Folder 11
Budd Schulberg Reviews - Save Ellis Island - Anniversary Events
2004-2005
General
Binder title: "Budd Schulberg, Jaffe's 'Night Paramount Burned,' Ben O's Obit, Hooper (WA) on Beck's Bio-bibliog quote"
Processing Information
Note: some articles were written decades before the creator printed or copied the articles for his own collection.
Scope and Contents
This binder includes numerouse reviews written by or about Budd Schulberg. It includes correspondence between Nick Beck and
others. It also includes many notifications, articles, and correspondence about anniversary events or potential events commemorating
the Watts Riots, Watts Writers' Workshop, and Los Angeles High School graduating classes. In addition, the binder contains
correspondence relating to the Save Ellis Island organization.
Box 7, Folder 7-8
Budd Schulberg's Cohort - Miscellaneous
1914-2014
Scope and Contents
This binder contains a wide array of correspondence, photos, printouts of books and photographs for sale, articles, and documents
some relating to Budd Schulberg and his family, friends, and cohort, some relating to Scott Fitzgerald, others seeming to
be more personal to Nicholas Beck, and about international affairs.
Box 4, Folder 10-12
Budd Schulberg Publicity - Biographical Articles - Obituaries
1934-2009
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many articles discussing Budd Schulberg's novels, films, life experiences and reflections, memories,
his passing and his legacy. It also includes a lot of correspondence - mostly by email - with and about Budd Schulberg by
Nicholas Beck and others.
Box 1, Folder 7-8
Budd Schulberg's Earliest Published Works
1937-1942
General
Additional title on binder: "What Makes Sammy Run? Liberty 1937; Romance Comes to Sammy Glick, Liberty 1938; BWS Mags to 1942;
Schulberg 100th 2014, WMSR? Liberty 1937
Scope and Contents
This binder includes editions of Liberty, Story and Argosy magazines that published some of Budd Schulberg's early writings.
Box 6, Folder 6-8
Budd Schulberg's Films
1939-2007
General
Binder titles: "Schulberg films and Documentary File;" "Schulberg - on Screewriting - OTW - Kazan - Malcolm J - Not Justifi
- Cation for Testimony - Brando - Larry King Requiem Retract - Fr. Corridan"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes numerous articles and interviews about the research behind and making of many of Budd Schulberg's film
scripts and films. Films addressed include
On the Waterfront (1954),
Winter Carnival,
A Face in the Crowd, and
The Harder They Fall, among others.
Box 5, Folder 9-10
Budd Schulberg's Films - Winter Carnival
1936-2014
General
Binder title: "Schulberg: The Disenchanted (Theater Arts), Face in the Crowd, Press Kit, Review of Sarah Churchwell's "Careless
People," Budd - Misc., FSF - Misc.
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many photos of the Schulberg family and Budd Schulberg at various events. It also includes scene stills
and movie flyers of the films
Winter Carnival (1939),
Weekend for Three (1941),
Government Girls (1943), and
City Without Men (1943). There are flyers, articles, and photographs about the Watts Writers' Workshop. There is an original copy of the booklet
about the Screen Actors Guild amended Rule 16 effective in 1954. There are magazines about the movies and theater performances
of
What Makes Sammy Run?,
On the Waterfront,
The Disenchanted, and
A Face in the Crowd. There is a copy of "Hollywood Scriptwriter.com" magazine with a special article about Budd Schulberg. There is also a 1936
edition of "The Dartmouth Pictorial" spotlighting Dartmouth's annual Winter Carnival.
Box 2, Folder 9-11, Box 3, Folder 1
Budd Schulberg's Films and Legacy
1931-2013
General
Titles on Binder: "Budd Obits, Emails to Chris O'Sullivan, B. P. '80 Million' IMDB 1913, Vicky Letter April 2013" and "Schulberg
Photos Misc., Wives, B. P. 1913"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes numerous black and white negatives, black and white still prints, and color still prints of Budd Schulberg
and others left unidentified. In addition, there are numerous printouts and clippings of articles critiquing and analyzing
a number of films that Budd Schulberg worked on including
Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today (1948),
On the Waterfront (1954) and
Wind Across the Everglades (1958). There are copies of Nicholas Beck's correspondence with many of Budd Schulberg's family members about the review
articles and family history. There is also some memorabilia of Julian "Bud" Lesser. There are numerous pictures of the film
and actors in
Little Orphan Annie (1938) and
Wind Across the Everglades (1958). There are articles commemorating blacklisted, screenwriter Richard Collins. There are also numberous articles commemorating
Budd Schulberg upon his death. The last folder includes a copy of a 1931 edition of "The Dartmouth" newspaper.
Box 7, Folder 1
Budd Schulberg's Films Misc. - Biographer Leo Braudy - Steven Spielberg
1975-2006
General
Binder title: "Reviews, Criticism of Budd (Career), Spielberg vs. Sammy?"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes various articles and correspondence about Budd Schulberg, Elia Kazan, and biographer and English professor
Leo Braudy. There is also a printed copy of the finding aid for the Budd Schulberg Papers at Princeton's Department of Rare
Books and Special Collections. There are emails between Budd Schulberg and Nicholas Beck about articles Budd was working on.
There are numerous printed webpages of Budd Schulberg's books for sale. In addition, there is an article about Steven Spielberg's
concerns on creating a film adaptation of
What Makes Sammy Run? (1941).
Box 7, Folder 2-5, Box 3, Folder 2
Budd Schulberg's Letters
1930-2008
General
Binder title: "Steinbeck - reaction to R. Rosen, Hellman, Schulberg, Letters 123 to Dec '08; 123 Orig cards/Letters as of
15 Dec 2008"
Scope and Contents
This binder contains letters and postcards written by and to Budd Schulberg in rough chronological order from the 1930s to
2008.
Box 1, Folder 1-2
Budd Schulberg's Stories - Dartmouth - OTW [On the Waterfront] - Boxing - EH
1934-2007
General
Additional title on binder: "Carbon, Photocopies."
Scope and Contents
Includes carbon copies, reprints, and copies of published stories by Schulberg. Also includes printouts of emails between
Beck and Budd Schulberg.
Box 4, Folder 6-8
Creating On the Waterfront - Remembering Budd Schulberg and Others
1938-2008
Scope and Contents
This binder includes interviews and correspondence with Budd Schulberg. There is also email correspondence about Nicholas
Beck's book
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-Bibliography (2001). There are articles and reviews about the adaptations of Frank Loesser's musicals. There is an obituary for Phil Gersh,
one of the leading Hollywood agents in the 1940s and 1950s. This is an article remembering Robert Kennedy. There are numerous
articles and correspondence commemorating Budd Schulberg including an article by Aaron Brookner called "Budd Schulberg's Last
Fight." There are articles about the controversies around, the research behind, and the making of
On the Waterfront (1954). There is also a pamphlet for the 1938 Dartmouth College Commencement and the 1969 Dartmouth College Bicentennial
Case Commemorative Stamp Ceremony.
Box 14, Folder 20
Dartmouth Calendars
1936
Scope and Contents
Two Dartmouth in Portrait Calendars from 1936
Box 5, Folder 3-4
Email Correspondence
1966-2008
Scope and Contents
The binder includes a lot of correspondence between Nicholas Beck, Margaret Schwarz, Budd Schulberg, among others, much of
it relating to new books being written or revised, the Watts Writers' Workshop, or the acquisition of Budd Schulberg's books
and papers.
Box 9, Folder 3-4
F. Scott Fitzgerald's Work and Lost Stories
1920-2015
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many articles, magazines, and printed web pages about F. Scott Fitzgerald's novels, screenplays, and
missing stories. There are also many photographs of the movies for which he was a screenwriter. Additional materials include
articles and email correspondence about Budd and Stuart Schulberg, and a lengthy news articles about Budd Schulberg and Leni
Riefenstahl.
Box 4, Folder 9
The Harder They Fall
1956-2010
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many copies of movie posters, pictures of the film cast, and still prints of scenes from the film
The Harder They Fall (1956). There are also some articles about and descriptions of the film in a few different languages.
Box 1, Folder 9-10
Hollywood History - Miscellaneous
1934-2013
General
Title on binder: "Leni Brigitte Von Stro"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes articles, photographs and letters relating to early Hollywood history, Budd Schulberg, Mike Tyson, a
book theft in Italy, Watts' Writers Projects, Jean Arthur, Ernest Hemingway, and Digital Cinema, among others. There are photographs
of Edward Everett Horton, Budd Schulberg, the theater cast for B. P. Schulberg's
Kiss and Make Up among others. There are also printed sheets and articles about autographed photographs, and rare books, lost books, and books
for sale by Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Box 9, Folder 1-2, Box 8, Folder 11
Hollywood Silent and Golden Era Stars - Well Known Authors
1930-2016
Scope and Contents
This binder includes a variety of articles and some email correspondence Nicholas Beck had about the silent and golden film
eras and the actors, screenwriters, and performers of those decades, including Diana Serra Cary, Charlie Chaplin, Christopher
Trumbo, and Al Bowlly, among many others. There is a transcript for a speech Budd Schulberg gave about novelist Jim Jones.
There are articles about other writers such as Harper Lee and Gore Vidal. There are also articles and email correspondence
about Schulberg family history - past and present. There are articles about Budd Schulberg's film work during and after WWII,
his reasons for testifying for the Committee of UnAmerican Affairs, and the production of a revised 'chamber musical production'
of
What Makes Sammy Run?. There are flyers from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. There is also email correspondence Nicholas Beck had
about editing his book. There are also numerous photographic and postcard prints of various movies, actors, famous photographs
and artwork, and places. There are many photographs of exhibits about Ernest Hemingway.
Box 7, Folder 9, Box 8, Folder 1-3
In Memory of Budd Schulberg
1916-2012
General
Binder title: "Kimball; French 1st - Gatsby; Photos; Berkoff; programs; 2012 Photos: Chandler, Powell, Ryan, Armstrong, etc."
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many articles written in memory of Budd Schulberg, and/or recounting experiences with him. One piece
is written by film director Aaron Brookner who has been working on a documentary about Budd Schulberg. Another article talks
about Thomas Hanley's life after the filming of On the Waterfront (1954). Other articles look at F. Scott Fitzgerald's legacy
and work. There is a review written by Budd Schulberg about the facsimile of The Great Gatsby published by Matthew Bruccoli
in 1975. There is another article discussing the reasons for the disappointing film adaptations of Fitzgerald's works. In
addition, there are various articles, bulletins, photographs, and ticket stubs for the films and theater performances of Budd
Schulberg's works.
Box 6, Folder 9-10
Jackie Coogan - Scott Fitzgerald - Hollywood History Misc.
1921-2014
General
Binder title: "Coogan Fotos"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes original and copied photographs of Jackie Coogan's and Sol Lesser's films. It also includes a variety
of articles, correspondence, and printed webpages about Scott Fitzgerald's and Budd Schulberg's works. There are articles
remembering actor Norman Lloyd. And there is a lot of email correspondence, some of it relating to Schulberg family history.
Box 5, Folder 7-8
Nicholas Beck's Letters to Budd Schulberg
1985-2004
General
Binder title: "My Letters to Budd 1985 - Dec 2005"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many edited copies of letters (with notes) Nicholas Beck sent to Budd Schulberg and their envelopes.
Box 4, Folder 2-3
Nuremberg - The Watts Writers' Workshop - Dartmouth College
1933-2011
General
Binder Title: "Schulberg Misc. Dartmouth/Nuremberg, Etc. Scottie Obit 1986"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes numerous articles and correspondence about
Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today (1945) and Sandra Schulberg's reconstruction of the film. There are also many original issues of The Dartmouth newspaper,
and pamphlets for memorials, parties, fraternity events, concerts, and theater performances at Darmouth in the early 1930s.
There is an article written by Budd Schulberg in remembrance of Robert Kennedy. There are photographs and articles about the
Watts Writers' Workshop. And there are numerous printed webpages of Budd Schulberg's books for sale.
Box 6, Folder 4-5
On the Waterfront
1954-2006
General
Binder title: "OTW Film to Broadway + Misc."
Scope and Contents
This binder includes magazines and articles about the making of
On the Waterfront (1954) and its transformation into a novel and later a play. There are also numerous printed webpages of
On the Waterfront books and books about the film for sale.
Box 5, Folder 6
Performances of What Makes Sammy Run?
1958-2014
General
Binder Title: "Deerfield Quote: Anti-Semitism; WMSR? To Be Filed"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes articles about the writing of
What Makes Sammy Run? and analysis of the novel. There are articles about the prospect of creating a film version of the novel, and the later inability
to carry it through. There are also magazines, informational flyers and handouts about the musical and theater performances
of
What Makes Sammy Run?, and a theater performace of
The Disenchanted.
Box 1, Folder 11
Sandra Schulberg
2005-2008
Scope and Contents
This binder includes correspondence between Nicholas Beck, Sandra Schulberg, and Chris O'Sullivan, and print outs of biographical
information about Sandra Schulberg. This binder also includes a peer-edited version of the proposal written by Sandra Schulberg
of the restoration of the film
Nuremberg - Its Lesson for Today (1948). Some correspondence discusses edits and revisions to the proposal. There are also print-outs of foreign-language
translations of Budd Schulberg's books for sale. A great quantity of the correspondence discusses the acquisition of items
about and relating to the Schulberg family, principally Budd Schulberg, from various sellers.
Box 4, Folder 1
Scott Fitzgerald and Budd Schulberg, Miscellaneous
1998-2011
Scope and Contents
This binder includes numerous printed webpages of pictures, original letters and books for sale written by F. Scott Fitzgerald
and Budd Schulberg. There are also printed webpages of histories of the Bustanoby Family in New York City and of items for
sale that they had owned. There are lists of the first silent films and their preservation. There are notices of film showings
and events at which Budd Schulberg was speaking. There are small life histories of Geraldine Brooks (Budd Schulberg's second
wife). And a printed copy of Budd Schulberg's short article "Diego Corrales Blows His Title to Joel Casmayor - In the Sauna."
There are also numerous printouts of Nicholas Beck's email correspondence with various members of the Schulberg family.
Box 6, Folder 12
Scott Fitzgerald's Books and Films
-2016
Processing Information
This collection of papers was not housed in a binder or folder.
Scope and Contents
This collection of papers are printed webpages showing various editions of Scott Fitzgerald's books, the cast and crew of
The Beautiful and Damned (1921), and a postcard with a picture of Charlie Chaplin.
Box 1, Folder 3-4
Sonya and Vicky Schulberg
1927-2012
Scope and Contents
This binder includes correspondence, news clippings, photographs, and other material relating to Sonya O'Sullivan, née Schulberg,
and Vicky Kingsland, née Schulberg. Some correspondence to and from Nicholas Beck. Other correspondence to and from Sonya
O'Sullivan. The binder also contains short stories and articles written by Sonya O'Sullivan.
Box 1, Folder 5-6
Stuart and Sandra Schulberg
1935-2009
Scope and Contents
This binder includes Stuart Schulberg's correspondence before, during and after WWII, and an article by him. There are biographical
articles about and correspondence with Sandra Schulberg (Stuart's daughter). There are also articles and correspondence about
the films and film showings of
Nuremberg - Its Lesson for Today and
Nuremberg: The 60th Anniversary Director's Cut.
Box 8, Folder 7-10
Television and Theater Adaptations - Reviews - Miscellaneous
1937-2010
Scope and Contents
This binder includes a wide range of materials including but not limited to: reviews of theater performances of Budd Schulberg's
works, copies of letters and emails, announcements of talks with and ceremonies in honor of Budd Schulberg, movies about boxing
and about Budd Schulberg's work as a boxing writer. There is also a finding aid for the Saxe Commins Papers at Princeton.
There is another small article remembering the negative reception of Leni Riefenstahl by Hollywood and Budd Schulberg. There
is also a record of the music, A Room Without Windows, from the Musical Production of What Makes Sammy Run? There is also
a booklet and correspondence about the Backlot Film Festival.
Box 5, Folder 1-2
Watts Writers' Workshop 40th Anniversary - Golden Age Hollywood Memorabilia - Budd Schulberg
1936-2012
Scope and Contents
This binder includes notices and programs for the 40th Anniversary ceremony for the Watts Writers' Workshop. It also includes
memorabilia and articles about the Hollywood Golden Age of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s and the Hollywood decline of the 50s. There
are numerous webpage printouts of Budd Schulberg's books for sale, and memorabilia for his films. There is also numerous print
outs of Nicholas Beck's email correspondence with various people.
Box 6, Folder 3
Watts Writers' Workshop - USC Doheny Library Exhibit
1966-1991
Scope and Contents
This folder includes an original letter sent by Budd Schulberg about the establishment of the Watts Writers' Workshop. It
also includes an exhibit guide to the exhibit at USC Doheny Library in 1991 commemorating the 50th anniversary of the publication
of
What Makes Sammy Run? (1941).
Box 4, Folder 4-5
What Makes Sammy Run?
1964-2005
General
Binder Title: "What Makes Sammy Run? Schulberg Book/Musical/TV"
Scope and Contents
This binder includes many reviews, critiques, and articles about
What Makes Sammy Run? (1941), its theater, musical, television and movie performances, Budd Schulberg's inspiration for the book, and the story's
legacy. There are also numerous announcements for the exhibition at the USC Doheny Library that Nicholas Beck helped to organize
in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the book's first publication, as well as numerous letters sent to Nicholas Beck thanking
and congratulating him.
Box 5, Folder 11
What Makes Sammy Run? USC Doheny Library Exhibit - Photo Album A
1991
Scope and Contents
This photo album includes pictures from the reception and book signing at USC Doheny Library's exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary
of the publication of
What Makes Sammy Run? (1941).
Box 6, Folder 1
What Makes Sammy Run? USC Doheny Library Exhibit - Photo Album B
1991
General
Album title: "Schulberg Photos USC March 1991"
Scope and Contents
This photo album includes pictures from the reception and book signing at USC Doheny Library's exhibit honoring the 50th anniversary
of the publication of
What Makes Sammy Run? (1941).
Box 5, Folder 5
Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald and Scottie Fitzgerald Smith
1982-1986
General
In a separate envelope sent to Nicholas Beck.
Scope and Contents
Inside this envelope sent to Nicholas Beck are copies of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald's and her daughter, Scottie Fitzgerald Smith's,
obituaries. There are also copies of a letter from Scottie F. Smith to Mrs. Breslin for whose wedding Scottie had been the
flower girl.
Budd Schulberg biographies, family history, correspondence, photographs, and other material
1935-2014
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence, photographs, and obituaries, along with material relating to tributes and articles about
Schulberg's legacy, documentaries and interviews on Schulberg, and Schulberg's years at Dartmouth College.
Arrangement
The records in this series are arranged chronologically.
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics."
Box 9, Folder 5
Letters to His Father
1935-1949
Scope and Contents
Copies of several letters Budd Schulberg wrote to his father
Box 23, Folder 4
Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung
1942
Related Materials
There had been many more copies of the same issues in relative chronological order when they were found, indistinguishable
from these as they did not contain any addition information or notes.
Scope and Contents
German-language magazine, copies of numbers 3 through 13 of the year 1942 in which were published articles about "What Makes
Sammy Run?"
Box 23, Folder 5
Berliner Illustrierte Zeitung Copies
1942
Related Materials
There had been many more copies of the same issues in relative chronological order when they were found, indistinguishable
from these as they did not contain any addition information or notes.
Scope and Contents
German-language magazine, copies of numbers 3 through 13 of the year 1942 in which were published articles about "What Makes
Sammy Run?"
Box 9, Folder 19
Budd Schulberg Recalls
1953
Scope and Contents
This is a short printed copy of an interview with Budd Schulberg recalling key moments in his life. Source unknown.
Box 23, Folder 1
Framed Photograph and Letter
1957-1991
Processing Information
Was unframed during processing
Scope and Contents
A photograph of Budd Schulberg at the USC Exhibit in 1991, and a note he wrote in 1957.
Box 9, Folder 28
Publishing "Sanctuary V"
1969
Scope and Contents
A letter to David Susskind of Talent Associates from Peter V. Ritner of The World Publishing Company about the upcoming publication
and release of Budd Schulberg's "Sanctuary V"
Box 9, Folder 6
Photographs
1970
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Budd Schulberg
Box 9, Folder 8
"Wrightin' is Fightin': Budd Schulberg's American Century"
1997
Scope and Contents
An article by David Davis about Budd Schulberg's history and work.
Box 9, Folder 20
"Conversation at Vassar College"
2000
Scope and Contents
This article is a transcript of an interview with Budd Schulberg at Vassar College on September 28, 1998 about the struggle
of making "On the Waterfront" (1954).
Box 9, Folder 21
"Hollywood, Back When.."
2000
Scope and Contents
This article written by Dave Kehr summarizes the interview with Budd Schulberg completed as part of a series of interviews
with other early Hollywood icons intended to accompany the Turner Classic Movies Archive Project.
Box 9, Folder 22
"An Interview with Budd Schulberg"
2000
Scope and Contents
An interview with Budd Schulberg by Jack Newfield and Mark Jacobson from Tikkun bimonthly
Box 9, Folder 23
"Interview with Budd Schulberg" by Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook
2001
Scope and Contents
An interview with Budd Schulberg by Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook
Box 9, Folder 9
Brief Biography
2004
Scope and Contents
A brief biography of Budd Schulberg's life history with an accompanied list of his works by an anonymous author. There is
also a small piece of paper attached with Nicholas Beck's notes.
Box 9, Folder 10
Ellis Island Celebration Dinner
2004
Scope and Contents
An invitation to a celebration dinner in tribute to Budd Schulberg at the Ellis Island American Immigration Museum on October
28, 2004.
Box 9, Folder 10
"Budd Schulberg, Hollywood's Gadfly"
2005
Scope and Contents
A brief biography of Budd Schulberg's more popular works by Kathryn Bernheimer
Box 9, Folder 12
Budd Schulberg's Correction on His History
2005
Scope and Contents
A letter Budd Schulberg wrote to Patrick Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times correcting a remark Goldstein made about him on
Cspan 2 about his history and experience with HUAC
Box 9, Folder 26
"Dealing with Freedom"
2005
Scope and Contents
An article about Dartmouth professor John M. Mecklin
Box 9, Folder 11
"Life Lessons of an ex-Hollywood Prince"
2005
Scope and Contents
A brief biography of Budd Schulberg's history and works by Joan Dupont
Box 9, Folder 27
Proctor, Vermont
2005
Scope and Contents
An article about the history of Proctor, Vermont.
Box 9, Folder 25
"Student Activism in the 1930s"
2005
Scope and Contents
An article about the development of student activist movements in the 1930s
Box 9, Folder 13
Memorial Items
2009
Scope and Contents
A pamphlet and photograph from Budd Schulberg's Memorial
Box 9, Folder 7
Nicholas Beck's Eulogy for Budd Schulberg
2009
Scope and Contents
Numerous copies of Nicholas Beck's eulogy for Budd Schulberg.
Box 23, Folder 2
Tabletop Poster for Memorial
2009
Scope and Contents
Tabletop poster for Budd Schulberg's memorial
Box 9, Folder 16
100th Birthday Message to Budd Schulberg
2014
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's Happy Birthday message to Budd Schulberg
Box 9, Folder 15
"Deceased Writer Budd Schulberg Scores New Hollywood Deal"
2014
Scope and Contents
An article by Carolyn Kellogg about the deal Budd Schulberg's widow, Betsy Schulberg signed with Bob Gersh.
Box 9, Folder 24
"Marlon and Me"
2014
Scope and Contents
An interview by Robert Chalmers with Budd Schulberg
Box 9, Folder 14
"What Made Budd Run?"
2014
Scope and Contents
A biographical article by Robert Nason.
Box 23, Folder 3
Tabletop Poster for Budd Schulberg's 100th Birthday
2014
Scope and Contents
Tabletop poster for Budd Schulberg's 100th Birthday
Box 9, Folder 17
"Budd Schulberg"
Scope and Contents
A biographical article with a short bibliography and filmography by Stephen O. Lesser with Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes.
Box 23
Framed Images of Budd Schulberg
Scope and Contents
Framed and unframed photographs of Budd Schulberg, and a couple poster boards from a 100th Birthday Remebrance celebration.
Box 9, Folder 18
"Hollywood Renegade" Film Postcards
Scope and Contents
Postcards for Ben Stiller's documentary, "Hollywood Renegade: The Many Lives of Budd Schulberg"
Budd Schulberg's work
1938-2014
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics" and Series VI: "Hollywood history and figures."
Scope and Contents
This series contains material relating to Schulberg's stories, novels, nonfiction, journalism, screenwriting, and screenplays.
Arrangement
The records in this series are arranged chronologically.
Box 10, Folder 14
"The Merry, Merry Maidens"
1938-1999
Scope and Contents
Copy No. 7 of Budd Schulberg's story "The Merry, Merry Maidens" as well as a portion of a photocopy of the play.
Box 9, Folder 31
Reviews and Summaries of "What Makes Sammy Run?"
1941-2014
Scope and Contents
Several reviews and summaries of "What Makes Sammy Run?"
Box 9, Folder 38
Boxing
1950
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of magazines and newspapers with numerous articles Budd Schulberg wrote about boxing, and some notes written by
Nicholas Beck.
Box 9, Folder 39
"Collision with the Party Line"
1952
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of an article by Budd Schulberg about his experiences, inquiries and insights with the Socialist and Communist
movements.
Box 11, Folder 3
"On the Waterfront" Synopsis
1954
Scope and Contents
A story synopsis for the film "On the Waterfront"
Box 9, Folder 40
Boxing Continued
1954-2000
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of numerous articles Budd Schulberg wrote about boxing, and some notes written by Nicholas Beck.
Box 10, Folder 15
"The Harder They Fall"
1955
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the revised final draft of the script for "The Harder They Fall."
Box 10, Folder 10
"Why Write It When You Can't Sell It To The Pictures?"
1955
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of an article written by Budd Schulberg about the different creative experiences of writing for film and novels.
Box 10, Folder 16
"The Enemy Within"
1967
Scope and Contents
Two photocopies of and the original letter from Joseph S. Dubin of Universal City Studios to Jerry Adler about Budd Schulberg's
screenplay adaptation of Robert F. Kennedy's book "The Enemy Within."
Box 11, Folder 5
"Internal Affairs"
1980
Scope and Contents
The script for "Internal Affairs" by Budd Schulberg, a three hour television drama based on Sonny Grosso's and Phillip Rosenberg's
"Point Blank."
Box 9, Folder 36
"Home Sweet Hollywood"
1981
Scope and Contents
A review by Janet Maslin of Budd Schulberg's "Moving Pictures: Memories of a Hollywood Prince"
Box 9, Folder 33
"Moving Pictures" Flyer
1981
Scope and Contents
A flyer for "Moving Pictures" from the Book-of-the-Month Club
Box 9, Folder 34
"Presenting: The Missing Mogul"
1981
Scope and Contents
A review by Richard Schickel of Budd Schulberg's "Moving Pictures: Memories of a Hollywood Prince"
Box 9, Folder 32
Additional Reviews
1981-2000
Scope and Contents
A few reviews of other works including "Home Sweet Hollywood," "Writers in America: The Four Seasons of Success," and "Sur
les quais" the French translation of "On the Waterfront."
Box 9, Folder 37
"Some Second-Act Problems"
1983
Scope and Contents
A review by Donald Hall of Budd Schulberg's "Writers in America"
Box 10, Folder 11
"Black Thunder"
1984
Scope and Contents
The story outline for "Black Thunder" by Budd Schulberg who may have wrote it with the intention of it being adapted to film.
Box 10, Folder 12
Photocopy of "Black Thunder"
1984
Scope and Contents
This is a photocopy of the story outline for "Black Thunder" by Budd Schulberg and enclosed is a letter from Budd to Jim Jacobs
of The Big Fights Inc in New York.
Box 11, Folder 10
"A Face in the Crowd" Screenplay
1986
Scope and Contents
The photocopy of the "Face in the Crowd" screenplay by Budd Schulberg
Box 11, Folder 6
"A Table at Ciro's"
1987
Scope and Contents
The script for "A Table at Ciro's" by Budd Schulberg and Stan Silverman.
Box 11, Folder 7
"A Table at Ciro's" Copy 2
1987
Scope and Contents
The script for "A Table at Ciro's" by Budd Schulberg and Stan Silverman.
Box 11, Folder 8
"A Table at Ciro's" Copy 3
1987
Scope and Contents
The script for "A Table at Ciro's" by Budd Schulberg and Stan Silverman.
Box 11, Folder 9
"A Table at Ciro's" Copy 4
1987
Scope and Contents
The script for "A Table at Ciro's" by Budd Schulberg and Stan Silverman.
Box 9, Folder 29
The MET Theatre Presents
1994
Scope and Contents
A performance guide from The MET for an evening of readings from Budd Schulberg's work by Budd Schulberg and others.
Box 9, Folder 42
Reviews
1995
Scope and Contents
A series of newspaper clippings of reviews for Budd Schulberg's "Sparring with Hemingway" and " The Harder They Fall"
Box 9, Folder 43
"Sparring with Hemingway" Draft with Edits
1995
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of Nicholas Beck's edits to the draft of "Sparring With Hemingway" by Budd Schulberg.
Box 10, Folder 2-3
"Sparring with Hemingway" Draft with Edits, Copy 2
1995
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's edits to the draft of "Sparring With Hemingway" by Budd Schulberg.
Box 11, Folder 11
"Face in the Crowd"
1992
Scope and Contents
The script for "Face in the Crowd" screenplay by Budd Schulberg with Eric Bogosian's updates.
Box 11, Folder 12
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 1
1997
Scope and Contents
The script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 1 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl
Box 11, Folder 13
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 1 Edits
1997
Processing Information
The photocopy of the script was made up of loose pages that were kept in a separate manila folder with notes which were all
kept together as Nicholas Beck left them.
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 1 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl with handwritten edits
Box 11, Folder 14
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 2
1997
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 2 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl
Box 12, Folder 1
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 2 Copy 2
1997
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 2 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl
Box 12, Folder 2
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 3
1998
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 3 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl with handwritten edits
Box 12, Folder 3
"What Makes Sammy Run?" Screenplay Draft 3 Copy 2
1998
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the script for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Draft 3 by Ben Stiller and Jerry Stahl with handwritten edits
Box 10, Folder 4
Creative Nonfiction Publishers
1998
Scope and Contents
A letter Julian "Bud" Lesser sent to Budd Schulberg about his contact with Creative Nonfiction publishers about publishing
"Sparring with Hemingway" or one of his other articles.
Box 10, Folder 13
Trying to Make the Film Version of "What Makes Sammy Run?"
1998-2002
Scope and Contents
Articles about the push by Ben Stiller to create the film version of "What Makes Sammy Run?"
Box 10, Folder 5
"The Competitor"
1999
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of an article about Ernest Hemingway by Budd Schulberg.
Box 11, Folder 4
"On Writing" Copy of "On the Waterfront"
2002
Processing Information
This photocopy had been stored in a manila folder with a handwritten description on the front. The folder was maintained in
processing.
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of a portion of the reprinted copy of the screenplay for "On the Waterfront" published in "On Writing."
Box 10, Folder 6
"Ringside" Partial Draft with Edits
2006
Scope and Contents
Edits to a partial draft of "Ringside" by Budd Schulberg.
Box 10, Folder 7-9
"Ringside" Draft with Edits
2006
Scope and Contents
Edits to a full draft of "Ringside" by Budd Schulberg.
Box 9, Folder 30
"The Disenchanted" Draft Copy
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of an old draft of a portion of Budd Schulberg's "The Disenchanted" with notes and stains.
Box 10, Folder 17
"The Enemy Within" Story and Screenplay
Scope and Contents
An original copy of "The Enemy Within" story and screenplay by Budd Schulberg based on the book by Robert F. Kennedy.
Box 11, Folder 2
"On the Waterfront" Screenplay
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of screenplay
Box 9, Folder 35
Review of "Moving Pictures"
Scope and Contents
A review by Sabrina Gledhill of Budd Schulberg's "Moving Pictures: Memories of a Hollywood Prince"
Box 9, Folder 41
"Sparring with Hemingway"
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of an edited draft of "Sparring With Hemingway" by Budd Schulberg. Date of draft and photocopy unknown.
Box 11, Folder 1
"Waterfront" Screenplay
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of screenplay draft with handwritten notes
Watts Writers Workshop
1987-2005
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics."
Scope and Contents
This series contains articles, correspondence, and announcements relating to the Watts Writers Workshop -- a creative writing
group initiated by Budd Schulberg following the 1965 Watts Riots.
Arrangement
The records in this series are arranged chronologically.
Box 12, Folder 4
Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of the Watts Writers Workshop
1987
Scope and Contents
A flyer announcing the 20th anniversary celebration of the Watts Writers Workshop
Box 12, Folder 5
"A Bluepring to Fit Today's Needs?"
1992
Scope and Contents
An article written by Robert Epstein for the Los Angeles Times called "Watts Writers Workshop: A Bluepring to Fit Today's
Needs?"
Box 12, Folder 7
Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center
2005
Scope and Contents
Writing workshops offered at the Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center, another writers development program founded by Budd
Schulberg and Fred Hudson.
Box 12, Folder 6
Watts Summer Festival 2005
2005
Scope and Contents
Letters and announcements of the Watts Summer Festival in 2005 and its commemoration of the Watts Writers Workshop.
USC 1991 exhibit
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics."
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck helped organize a 50th anniversary exhibition at the USC Libraries in honor of Schulberg's novel,
What Makes Sammy Run?, originally published in 1941.
Box 12, Folder 11
Correspondence
1990
Scope and Contents
Correspondence by Nicholas Beck about planning the exhibit.
Box 12, Folder 12
Exhibit Booklet with Notes and Floppy Disk
1991
Scope and Contents
A rough draft of the exhibit booklet with notes and photocopied images. Included is a floppy disk that was found with it.
Box 12, Folder 13
Extra Pamphlets for "What Makes Sammy Run?" Exhibit
1991
Scope and Contents
Extra copies of the exhibit pamphlets
Box 12, Folder 10
Nicholas Beck's Edits for the Exhibit
1991
Processing Information
Materials Box
Scope and Contents
A manila folder containing the printed materials for the 1991 exhibit including Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes and edits
Box 12, Folder 9
Photograph
1991
Scope and Contents
Photo of two men at the USC exhibit for the 50th anniversary of the publication of "What Makes Sammy Run?"
Box 12, Folder 8
"Schulberg Returns to the Scene of a Changed Hollywood"
1991-2009
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of the article "Schulberg Returns to the Scene of a Changed Hollywood," plus a USC Exhibition pamphlet with another
photocopy, a list of labels for items in the exhibit, and a copy of Nicholas Beck's eulogy for Budd Schulberg.
Hollywood history and figures
1919-2009
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics."
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs and articles about Hollywood history, actors, directors, screenwriters, and colleagues of
Budd Schulberg. This series also includes articles written by Budd Schulberg about his Hollywood colleagues. Topics covered
in this material include fight films, German exiles in Los Angeles, and the plights of writers during Schulberg's time. Individuals
documented in this series include Elia Kazan, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edward Dmytryck, Sol Lesser and the Lesser family, Ernest
Hemingway, Carol Rapf, Upton Sinclair, Irving Paul Lazar, and Jesse L. Lasky.
Arrangement
The records in this series are arranged chronologically.
Box 12, Folder 17
A Letter to Mr. Perkins
1919
Scope and Contents
A copy of the letter F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote to his publisher Mr. Perkins about his work to be published, its advertising,
and others that he is working on.
Box 3, Folder 3
F. Scott Fitzgerald & Upton Sinclair & Miscellaneous
1935-1962
Processing Information
The order in which the documents were found in the envelope was maintained as well as the envelope with acid-free paper sheets
placed between items.
Scope and Contents
This is an envelope filled with various documents and letters relating to F. Scott Fitzgerald and a copy of "The Golden Scenario"
written by Upton Sinclair.
Box 12, Folder 21
In Memory of F. Scott Fitzgerald
1940-1985
Scope and Contents
Several articles, many written by Budd Schulberg, remembering F. Scott Fitzgerald, his work, and his life.
Box 12, Folder 63
Letter to Benjamin Percival Schulberg About Mr. Feher
1943
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of a letter from Al to Benjamin Percival Schulberg about a matter pertaining to a Mr. Feher who claimed to have
composed certain tunes.
Box 12, Folder 53
Letter to Harry Cohn from Benjamin Percival Schulberg
1945
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of a letter from B. P. Schulberg to Harry Cohn, President of Columbia Pictures
Box 12, Folder 22
Budd Schulberg Reviews F. Scott Fitzgerald
1945-1973
Scope and Contents
Numerous reviews of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works and compilations of his writings after his death.
Box 12, Folder 54
Telegrams
1947-1949
Scope and Contents
Photocopy of two telegrams, one sent from Greta Garbo to Mr. Schulberg, and the other sent from Lawrence Olivier to B P Schulberg
Box 12, Folder 42
"Lessers Celebrate 35th"
1948
Scope and Contents
An issue of the "Anniversary Gazette" with a feature article about the gala thrown to celebrate the 35th wedding anniversary
of Sol and Fay Lesser.
Box 12, Folder 58
"Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan, 1948-1953"
2009
Scope and Contents
An email Sandra Schulberg sent to many people with a review by Mark Feeney of the Boston Globe of the documentary series she
worked on, "Selling Democracy: Films of the Marshall Plan, 1948-1953"
Box 12, Folder 55
B. P. Schulberg's Letter to the Top Executives
1949
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of Benjamin Percival Schulberg's letter pleading to the motion picture industry to hire him
Box 12, Folder 23
"Why Manley Halliday Is…Manley Halliday"
1958
Scope and Contents
A photocopy of a transcript from an interview with Budd Schulberg about who Manley Halliday as a character is modeled after
and whether or not it was F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Box 13, Folder 4
"The Writer and Hollywood"
1959
Scope and Contents
This is a photocopy of an article by Budd Schulberg in which he discusses the plight of the writer in Hollywood.
Box 12, Folder 39
Correspondence Between Julian Lesser and William Nickerson
1963-2003
Scope and Contents
Letters between Julian Lesser and William Nickerson that Budd Schulberg shared with Nicholas Beck.
Box 12, Folder 25
A Letter to F. Scott Fitzgerald: Winter Carnival Revisited
1974
Scope and Contents
A letter Budd Schulberg wrote to F. Scott Fitzgerald 35 years after their shared trip to Dartmouth College recalling their
experiences.
Box 12, Folder 30
"Scott and Zelda"
1974
Scope and Contents
These are sheets from the article "Scott and Zelda: An excerpt from a pictorial autobiography" published in "American Heritage."
Box 12, Folder 43
The Passing of Sol Lesser's wife, Fay
1976-1979
Scope and Contents
This envelope sent to Nicholas Beck contains various letters and correspondence among other materials sent to and from Sol
Lesser, most of which express condolences for the passing of his wife Fay.
Processing Information
Content was inside accompanying envelope, but was removed during processing.
Box 13, Folder 1
Journalist Robert Scheer and LA's Jewish Community
1978
Scope and Contents
This is a long letter sent from Harvey B. Schechter, Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League, to William f. Tomas,
Editor of the LA Times, about the defamation brought to the LA Jewish community through the articles written by journalist
Robert Scheer and published by the LA Times.
Box 12, Folder 41
Budd Lesser - Jimmie Sherman Letters
1979-1998
Scope and Contents
This folder contains correspondence and shared documents between Nicholas Beck and Budd Schulberg about various topics including
Schulberg's letters to Jimmie Sherman, a mutual friend Bud Lesser, and Ben Stiller's efforts to make a film version of "What
Makes Sammy Run?"
Processing Information
Content was inside accompanying folder when found, but removed during processing.
Box 12, Folder 15
Richard Buffum
1982-2003
Scope and Contents
An autobiographical article by Richard Buffum, and an obituary for him by Jean O. Pasco
Box 12, Folder 31
"I Don't Want to Be Zelda Anymore"
1984
Scope and Contents
A flyer for the one person play "I Don't Want to Be Zelda Anymore" by Marty Martin
Box 12, Folder 38
"Swifty Speaks," Agent Irving Paul Lazar
1993
Scope and Contents
Longtime agent Irving Paul Lazar's autobiographical article
Box 12, Folder 26
1994 Hemingway/Fitzgerald International Conference
1994
Scope and Contents
A letter to "Friends in the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society" about the 1994 Hemingway/Fitzgerald International Conference in Paris
from Conference Director J. Gerald Kennedy.
Box 12, Folder 27
Budd Schulberg's Speech at Hemingway/Fitzgerald International Conference
1994
Scope and Contents
A copy of the transcript of the speech Budd Schulberg gave at the Hemingway/F. Scott Fitzgerald International Conference in
Paris in 1994.
Box 12, Folder 28
"Ernest and Scott Meet High Academia"
1994
Scope and Contents
A copy of the article "Ernest and Scott Meet High Academia" by Katherine Knorr about the atmosphere at the 1994 Hemingway/Fitzgerald
International Conference in Paris.
Box 12, Folder 29
"Scott and Ernest in Babylon Revisited"
1995
Scope and Contents
An article written by Budd Schulberg in reflection on his experiences a the Hemingway/Fitzgerald International Conference
Box 12, Folder 33
Los Angeles Times Magazine, January 14, 1996
1996
Scope and Contents
Two copies of this Los Angeles Times Magazine edition which include an article about whether it is fair to keep excluding
Elia Kazan from film's Halls of Fame because he named names to the House of Un-American Activities Committee.
Box 12, Folder 32
Elia Kazan's Awards
1996-1999
Scope and Contents
A few articles about the Honorary Golden Bear and Lifetime Achievement Awards given to Elia Kazan and the controversy behind
those honors. One article is in German.
Box 12, Folder 52
Benjamin Percival Schulberg's Filmography
1998
Scope and Contents
A printed copy of a webpage listing B. P. Schulberg's full filmography work
Box 12, Folder 49
"Eva Marie Saint's Delicate Balance"
1998
Scope and Contents
This is an article that discusses how actress Eva Marie Saint manages to maintain a healthy family life and marriage amid
her successful acting career.
Box 12, Folder 24
"No Second Acts" by Budd Schulberg
1998
Scope and Contents
An article written by Budd Schulberg about the sad reflection on F. Scott Fitzgerald's phrase "no second acts in American
lives," and how that reflects the lives of many early Hollywood icons. However, Schulberg argues that it need not be the case.
Box 12, Folder 47
Abraham Polonsky Obituary
1999
Scope and Contents
An obituary for blacklisted screenwriter Abraham Polonsky by Myrna Oliver
Processing Information
Content was inside plastic binder envelope, but was removed during processing.
Box 12, Folder 61
Jacobo Timerman
1999
Scope and Contents
An article about the Jacobo Timerman's life and autobiography "Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number"
Box 12, Folder 45
"Arthur Koestler: The Homeless Mind"
2000
Scope and Contents
A review for David Cesarani's biography, "Arthur Koestler: The Homeless Mind," by Thomas W. Simons Jr.
Processing Information
Content was inside plastic binder envelope, but was removed during processing.
Box 13, Folder 2
"Big Screen Has Share of Knockouts"
2000
Scope and Contents
This article reviews the trend for fight films.
Box 12, Folder 48
Carol Rapf Obituaries
2000
Scope and Contents
Clippings and photocopies of Carol Rapf's obituaries
Box 13, Folder 7
"Contemporary Jewish-American Novelists" Review
2000
Scope and Contents
This article reviews a book called "Contemprary Jewish-American Novelists."
Box 12, Folder 46
"Lion of Hollywood Louis B. Mayer"
2000
Scope and Contents
This is an article written by Budd Schulberg about early film mogul, Louis B. Mayer.
Box 3, Folder 5
Sally Eilers - IMDb printouts
2000
Box 13, Folder 6
Sons of the Desert
2000
Scope and Contents
This is a copy of the magazine published by the International Laurel and Hardy Society, no. 99, April 26, 2000.
Box 12, Folder 59
Sandra Schulberg
2002
Scope and Contents
An article about Sandra Schulberg's work and career
Box 12, Folder 60
Anthony Arthur's Upton Sinclair Biography Proposal
2003
Scope and Contents
This is a draft publication proposal by Anthony Arthur for his biography about Upton Sinclair, "Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair,
A Biography," a copy of which he sent to Budd Schulberg.
Box 12, Folder 14
"Brando's Lifetime of Discontent"
2004
Scope and Contents
A copy of Budd Schulberg's article "Brando's Lifetime of Discontent" remembering his old friend, Marlon Brando
Box 12, Folder 50
"Delighted to Act Her Age"
2004
Scope and Contents
This is an article by Susan King about how Eva Marie Saint's career as an actress is exploding 50 years after her success
in "On the Waterfront" (1954).
Box 12, Folder 34
"Assessing Kazan: His Life and Choice"
2005
Scope and Contents
A review of Richard Schickel's biography "Assessing Kazan: His Life and Choice" by Janet Maslin
Box 13, Folder 3
"Enclave in Wartime: The German Writers in Los Angeles"
2005-2009
Scope and Contents
This is an article by John Ahouse about German-speaking and German-born artists and writers that resided in Los Angeles during
World War II.
Box 12, Folder 35
"Elia Kazan, His Conscience, and Friends"
2006
Scope and Contents
An article by an unknown author about how testifying to HUAC impacted Elia Kazan.
Box 12, Folder 37
"Hollywood's Iron Man"
2006
Scope and Contents
A review of Gerald Horne's "The Final Victim of the Blacklist: John Howard Lawson, Dean of the Hollywood Ten" by Richard Schickel
Processing Information
Removed from plastic binder envelope during processing
Box 12, Folder 44
"The Other Kennedy Assassination"
2006
Scope and Contents
This is an article written by Budd Schulberg about his time spent working with Robert 'Bobby' Kennedy.
Box 3, Folder 7
Henry Blanke - biographies and IMDb printouts
2008
Box 12, Folder 62
Autographed Photo of Jose Chegui Torres
Scope and Contents
A photograph of boxer Jose Chegui Torres autographed for Nicholas Beck.
Box 12, Folder 57
Benjamin Percival Schulberg's Leather Folder
Scope and Contents
Benjamin Percival Schulberg's inscribed leather folder
Box 12, Folder 56
Benjamin Percival Schulberg's Leather Portfolio
Scope and Contents
Benjamin Percival Schulberg's inscribed leather portfolio with note pads
Box 12, Folder 40
"Bud, This One's for You!"
Scope and Contents
A dedication to Julian "Bud" Lesser from the US Marine Corps
Box 12, Folder 18
Budd Schulberg's Keynote Address at F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference, Hofstra University
Scope and Contents
A copy of the transcript of the keynote address Budd Schulberg gave at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference at Hofstra University.
Box 12, Folder 19
Budd Schulberg's Keynote Address at F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference, University of South Carolina
Scope and Contents
A copy of the transcript of the keynote address Budd Schulberg gave at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Conference at the University
of South Carolina.
Box 12, Folder 16
Director Edward Dmytryck - Gamma Delta Upsilon
Scope and Contents
This folder includes a newspaper clipping about director Edward Dmytryck. It also includes photocopies of photos of unidentified
people who may have been associated with the Gamma Delta Upsilon fraternity. Relationship is unclear.
Box 12, Folder 36
"The Forgotten Mogul" Book Proposal
Scope and Contents
This is the proposal for a book by Betty Lasky and her father Jesse L. Lasky called "The Forgotten Mogul: The Incredible Story
of Jess L. Lasky, First Gentleman of Hollywood."
Box 12, Folder 51
Old Hollywood and Benjamin Percival Schulberg
Scope and Contents
Articles about Benjamin Percival Schulberg in early Hollywood
Box 12, Folder 20
Outline for "Poor Son of a Bitch"
Scope and Contents
Typed outlines of a book to be titled "Poor Son of a Bitch," including notes and edits by Nicholas Beck.
Box 13, Folder 5
Picture of Hollywood Residential Street
Scope and Contents
This is a printed copy of a photograph taken possibly in the 1930s of a residential street below the Hollywood sign.
Nicholas Beck's notes and work
1993-2017
General
See also: Series I, "Binders compiled by Nicholas Beck on various topics."
Scope and Contents
This series contains Beck's notes and research, documentation of Beck's collecting activities, correspondence, and edits of
works by others. The material in this series also relates to Beck's personal history and social life, as well as notes and
drafts of Beck's book
Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography (2001).
Box 13, Folder 8
Notes A
Scope and Contents
A folder of Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes about Budd Wilson Schulberg.
Box 13, Folder 9
Notes B
Scope and Contents
A folder of Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes about Budd Wilson Schulberg's publications
Box 13, Folder 10
Notes C
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes and to-do lists.
Box 13, Folder 11
Notes D
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes and
Box 13, Folder 12
Notes E
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes and
Box 13, Folder 13
Dartmouth Library Collections
2000
Scope and Contents
These documents include directions to Dartmouth College, materials about Budd Schulberg in the college's libraries, and information
about faculty specializing in Film Studies.
Box 13, Folder 14
Princeton's Budd Schulberg Papers
2000
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's handwritten notes about the materials in Princeton University Library's Budd Schulberg Papers.
Box 13, Folder 15
Baker Library Collections
Scope and Contents
A list of manuscripts and articles in Baker Library.
Box 13, Folder 16
Lyrics and Notes
Scope and Contents
Written lyrics and notes on California State University of Los Angeles stationary, possibly written by Nicholas Beck. Content
reference and date(s) unknown.
Box 13, Folder 17
Book Collecting A
1993-1998
Scope and Contents
Articles and flyers about book collecting, book lists, and book sales.
Box 13, Folder 18
Book Collecting B
1998
Scope and Contents
Printed webpages and correspondence about books for sale
Box 13, Folder 19
Book Collecting C
1999-2001
Scope and Contents
Printed webpages and correspondence about books for sale
Box 13, Folder 20
Book Collecting D
2004-2005
Scope and Contents
Printed webpages and correspondence about books for sale
Box 13, Folder 21
Book Collecting E
2006-2008
Scope and Contents
Printed webpages and correspondence about books for sale
Box 13, Folder 22
Book Collecting F
2014
Scope and Contents
Printed webpages and correspondence about books for sale
Box 13, Folder 23
Five Letters for Sale
1999
Scope and Contents
Printed webpage describing five letters written by Budd Schulberg to William Saroyan that were for sale.
Box 13, Folder 24
Budd Schulberg's Periodicals, a Partial List
1998
Scope and Contents
Multiple edited versions of a partial list of Budd Schulberg's periodicals
Box 13, Folder 25
A List of Budd Schulberg's Bibliography and Filmography
1999-2000
Scope and Contents
Multiple edited versions of a list of Budd Schulberg's bibliography and filmography for the Dictionary of Literary Biography.
Dates unknown.
Box 13, Folder 26
Edited Notes for "Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography"
Scope and Contents
Multiple edited versions of the Notes for Nicholas Beck's later published book. Dates of edits unknown.
Box 13, Folder 27
John Ahouse's Review
1999
Scope and Contents
A letter from John Ahouse to Nicholas Beck about his opinion of Beck's draft with questions and suggested edits.
Box 13, Folder 28
Compiled Bibliography of Budd Schulberg's Complete Works
1999
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's compiled list of Budd Schulberg's complete bibliography of published works
Box 13, Folder 29
McFarland and Company Publishers
1999
Scope and Contents
This folder contains printed webpage information about McFarland and Company, Inc. Publishers and what they require in the
publication process, as well as Nicholas Beck's correspondence with the publishers, and printed copies of his draft of "Schulberg:
A Bio-bibliography" which he sent to them for consideration.
Box 13, Folder 30
Scarecrow Publishing Guides
1999
Scope and Contents
Various guides published by Scarecrow Press on how to submit a book proposal and prepare pictures for the final publication.
Box 13, Folder 31
Copyright Materials Use Permissions
2000-2001
Scope and Contents
Various letters and edits Nicholas Beck made to publishers to quote and reference their copyrighted materials in his book.
Box 13, Folder 32
Scarecrow Publishing Agreement
2000
Scope and Contents
Scarecrow Publishing Agreements
Box 13, Folder 33
Edits to Chapters and Notes
Scope and Contents
Handwritten edits made to portions of draft chapters and Notes for Nicholas Beck's book; date of creation unknown
Box 13, Folder 34
Intro Draft Revision
2000
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's revised draft of his intro chapters and compiled bibliography of Budd Schulberg's publications and a letter
he sent to Budd Schulberg with an updated version and some questions.
Box 13, Folder 35
The BIZ Chapter
Scope and Contents
A separate copy of Nicholas Beck's chapter "The BIZ Chapter"
Box 13, Folder 36
Editing "Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography"
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contained notes and correspondence about the edits to Nicholas Beck's book.
Box 13, Folder 37 - 38
Draft of "Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography"
Scope and Contents
A full unbound draft of Nicholas Beck's book including Appendices with handwritten notes to himself about possible edits that
need to be made before publication with Scarecrow Press. Date of draft unknown.
Box 13, Folder 39
Announcements and Reviews of "Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography"
2001-2002
Scope and Contents
Anouncements, descriptions and reviews of Nicholas Beck's book.
Box 14, Folder 1
Nicholas Beck's Books in the Catalogs
2002
Scope and Contents
A series of university library catalog searches Nicholas Beck did for "Budd Schulberg: A Bio-bibliography" and his doctoral
thesis "The Other Children: Minority Education in California Public Schools from Statehood to 1890"
Box 14, Folder 2
Letters to Scarecrow Press
1999-2002
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Nicholas Beck and the editorial team at Scarecrow Press.
Box 14, Folder 3
Correspondence with a Friend
2002
Scope and Contents
Emails Nicholas Beck received from a friend, Mary, about his book.
Box 14, Folder 4
Nicholas Beck's Mini Biography of Budd Schulberg
2005
Scope and Contents
A short biography of Budd Schulberg that Nicholas Beck wrote and sent to Matthew J. Bruccoli
Box 14, Folder 5, Box 14, Folder 26
Various Correspondence
1994-2014
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's correspondence with various individuals over this twenty year period
Box 14, Folder 6
Correspondence about Collaboration between Budd Schulberg and Nicholas Beck
2001
Scope and Contents
Correspondence about Budd Schulberg's and Nicholas Beck's collaboration on "Ringside"
Box 14, Folder 7
Proofreading for "Ringside: A Treasury of Boxing Reportage" A
2005
Scope and Contents
Proofreading notes, suggestions and questions Nicholas Beck sent to Budd Schulberg about his book "Ringside."
Box 14, Folder 8
Proofreading for "Ringside: A Treasury of Boxing Reportage" B
2006
Scope and Contents
Proofreading notes and edits made by Nicholas Beck for Budd Schulberg's book compiling his work about boxing.
Box 14, Folder 9
Nicholas Beck's Earlier Article About Budd Schulberg
1999
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Matthew J. Bruccoli about a draft copy of an article about Budd Schulberg written by Nicholas Beck, plus
a floppy disk.
Box 14, Folder 10
Encyclopedia of American Literature
2005
Scope and Contents
Articles and their edits for entry into the "Encyclopedia of American Literature"
Box 14, Folder 11
Student's Companion to American Literary Characters
2005
Scope and Contents
Articles and their edits for entry into the "Student's Companion to American Literary Characters"
Box 14, Folder 12
"Did the Nazis Use 1941's Bombshell Novel 'What Makes Sammy Run?'"
2009
Scope and Contents
Nicholas Beck's article "Did the Nazis Use 1941's Bombshell Novel 'What Makes Sammy Run?' as Anti-Jewish Propaganda?"
Box 14, Folder 13
"Baby Face and Pop" Draft
2011
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Jim Johnston about the book they wrote together "Baby Face and Pop" plus a draft copy of it.
Box 14, Folder 14
Pictures of a Social Gathering
Scope and Contents
Prints and negatives of a group of people including Nicholas Beck meeting at a restaurant
Box 14, Folder 15
Loyola High School Class of 1950
2000
Scope and Contents
A letter to and photograph of the Loyola High School class of 1950 for their 50th anniversary.
Box 14, Folder 16
A Celebration of Nicholas Beck
2017
Scope and Contents
An obituary for Nicholas Beck, plus a pamphlet for a service given in his honor and memory at LA City College.
Box 3, Folder 6
Clifford Orr - research material
2008
Posters, artifacts, audiovisual, and other material
1936-2010
Box 16
Dartmouth Baseball Cap and Flag
Physical Description: 2 archive box
Processing Information
Both items were associated with Nicholas Beck's collection of Dartmouth Year Books.
Scope and Contents
Includes a baseball cap for Dartmouth graduating year 1936 with a pin from Deerfield Academy, and a Dartmouth flag with a
Dartmouth pin.
Box 14, Folder 19
Dartmouth Class of 1936 Matches
1936-2010
Scope and Contents
Matches from the Dartmouth Class of 1936 and Nicholas Beck's invoice from their purchase.
Box 18, Box 19
Dartmouth Mug
1988
Scope and Contents
A collectible mug from Dartmouth
Box 18
Dartmouth Paperweight - Face Soap
Scope and Contents
A paperweight from Dartmouth, and a bar of face soap from The Hanover Inn at Dartmouth
Box 21
DVDs
Scope and Contents
A variety of DVDs of Budd Schulberg's films and documentaries
Box 22
DVDs - Tapes - CDs
Scope and Contents
A variety of DVDs, tapes and CDs of Budd Schulberg's films and documentaries
Box 19
VHS
Scope and Contents
A variety of VHS tapes of Budd Schulberg's films and documentaries
Oversize-folder 1
Large Movie Posters
Scope and Contents
Large movie posters for "On the Waterfront," "A Face in the Crowd," and "A Wind Across the Everglades" all signed by Budd
Schulberg.
Box 17
Movie Posters
1943-1958
Processing Information
Unframed during processing
Scope and Contents
Movie posters and a couple magazine full-page advertisements for "On the Waterfront," "A Face in the Crowd," "Wind Across
the Everglades," "The Harder They Fall," and "Government Girl." Many of them are signed by Budd Schulberg.
Box 14, Folder 22
On the Waterfront Booklet
Scope and Contents
A short booklet about On the Waterfront published by the Hoboken Historical Museum
Box 14, Folder 17
On the Waterfront Collectible Filmcels
Scope and Contents
Certified original filmcels from On the Waterfront (1954)
Box 15
On the Waterfront, Dartmouth, and Deerfield Academy Memorabilia
Scope and Contents
Collectible On the Waterfront Mint Case and Cigarette Case, plus Deerfield Academy paperweight, and Hanover Inn face soap.
Box 14, Folder 24
On the Waterfront Ephemera
Scope and Contents
Various printed flyers, book jacket, stickers, and bookmark of On the Waterfront
Box 20
LP records and reel-to-reel audio tapes
Scope and Contents
Various 12 inch LP records and a couple reel-to-reel audio tapes of the theater performances of Budd Schulberg's works
Box 14, Folder 23
Standing Poster of On the Waterfront
1984
Scope and Contents
A poster board print of a poster from On the Waterfront
Box 14, Folder 25
Stars of the Silent Screen Stamps
1993
Processing Information
Found tucked inside the book Legends of the Silent Screen: A Collection of U.S. Postage Stamps
Scope and Contents
A press sheet of stamps from the collection Stars of the Silent Screen
Box 14, Folder 18
Terry Malloy Caricature
Scope and Contents
A Terry Malloy caricature
Box 14, Folder 21
Vinter Karneval Graphic
Scope and Contents
A framed graphic from the film Winter Carnival in German
